Archive for December, 2018
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Friends of CASI Annual Campaign
By Laura L. Kopp, MS CASI President/CEO “There are big ships and small ships. But the best ship of all is friendship.” - Author Unknown For the Center for Active Seniors, Inc. (CASI) our “Friend-ships” are the ves...
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Five Winter Health Tips for Older Adults
It’s a time for sharing, reflection, and appreciation as people are reminded of the importance of family and friends and the true meaning of giving. By Sheila Mooney Community Relations Director Milestone’s Area Agency on Aging Winter is upon us, and as the temperatures drop, it can become m...
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Lighting and Houseplants
Information from Iowa State University Extension One of the most overlooked and often neglected aspects of growing plants indoors is lighting. The result is often poor plant health with thin, sparse foliage. Plants that are properly sited exhibit healthy growth and beautiful blooms. Importance o...
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Your Advocacy
By Jamie Long GolderCare Solutions Founder and Lead Patient Advocate Ready for the New Year Each New Year brings an opportunity to start fresh...to resolve to change and improve something in our lives. Most Americans make some form of New Year’s resolution. Most resolutions are health-relate...
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Variety is the Spice of Life!
By Karen McCoy Marketing Consultant at Ridgecrest Village Art Petersen has lived at Ridgecrest Village for almost 20 years, I asked him to share his story: Ridgecrest Village was started by a Presbyterian minister, Dr. Rev. Koning. Rev. Koning was the Pastor at my church, New Comb Presbyterian...
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10 Tips to Help You Keep Your New Year’s Resolution
Be Realistic - The surest way to fall short of your goal is to make your goal unattainable. Plan Ahead. - Don’t make your resolution on New Year’s Eve. Outline Your Plan. Make a “Pros” and “Cons” List. Talk About It. Reward Yourself. Track Your Progress....
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PUBLISHER’S CORNER
By Eloise Graham Resolutions.... or Procrastination? Do you make resolutions? We all talk about them but does anyone make a serious list and try to stick to it? What are resolutions, anyway? Definition: a firm decision to do or not to do something. Synonyms: intention, resolve, decision, ...
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January – The Start of a New Year
By Eloise Graham The flower of the month is the carnation. With a history that dates back more than 2,000 years; it’s not surprising that carnations are rich with symbolism, mythology and even debate. While some scholars suggest that their name comes from the word “corone” (flower gar...
